sar

Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz in 19-40S 174-59W

HYDROPAC 1285/03

issued: 2003-07-26 08:40Z
status: cancelled 2003-07-27 02:02Z (archive)
authority: MARITIME OPS NEW ZEALAND MAS 88/03 POR ECG#369 260732Z JUL 03
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -19.667, -174.983
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ IN 19-40S 174-59W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A
SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS
TO MARITIME OPERATIONS NEW ZEALAND,
INMARSAT-C: 4512 00067, PHONE: 644 914 5663,
FAX: 644 914 5520 OR TAUPO MARITIME RADIO.

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Cancel HYDROPAC 1285/03 and this msgcancelled by · 2003-07-27

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